Party Planning Problems SOLVED!
Dear Apartments.com,
I’m freaking here ‘cause I’m giving a party for my boyfriend next Saturday and I don’t know what to do. Our apartment is a pretty small one-bedroom and I don’t know how to make it into a cool party space. We’re only going to have about fifteen people so space isn’t a problem but I want to make this a fabulous night. Our living room is full of junk we don’t know what to do with and doesn’t look like a place you’d want to come for a party. How can I fix up the apartment to make it a hip party space instead of a dull apartment?
Your fan,
Uninspired in Union City, California
Dear Uninspired,
Don’t fear!!!! There are hundreds of fun, cheap and easy ways to make a small space party ready. The first thing you’re going to want to do is get rid of the junk. I’m sure that this “junk” is stuff that you use pretty often and since you don’t have that much time, you’re not going to want to go through a whole organization process (when you do though, check out our other articles on how to get organized). Get a box, stuff your “junk” into the box and put it in your building storage for the short term. Get it out and organize it after the party. Now, for the décor. Since the party is for your boyfriend, you’ll need to think about what he likes. What are his hobbies? What is his favorite sports team? Musician? Local dollar stores offer endless possibilities from streamers to party favors. We all know that boyfriends can sometimes act like kids, so why not get some children’s party favors and bags for guests? The effects of lighting are even more powerful in small spaces than in larger apartments. If you’re going for an intimate setting, low lighting will not only create a mood but with dimmer lights, any clutter will be hid in the shadows. Another fun thing might be to create a PowerPoint presentation including pictures of your boyfriend. This can be projected on a wall, or if you have a larger computer monitor, can just be looped on your computer during the party. Don’t forget the birthday hats, noisemakers, cake and ice cream!
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